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Trinamool Congress to camp outside Raj Bhavan till Governor meets party leaders

Abhishek Banerjee, Kolkata Trinamool Congress general secretary, led a rally of thousands to Raj Bhawan, demanding an audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. He seeks clarifications on 20 lakh workers not receiving wages for 2 years

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Three notices against Derek O’Brien sent to Rajya Sabha privileges committee

Three privilege motions moved by BJP MPs Biplab Kumar Deb, Dr. Anil Agarwal and Bhubaneswar Kalita against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha floor leader Derek O’Brien for casting unsubstantiated reflections on high authorities

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West Bengal school jobs scam | Enforcement Directorate summons TMC's Abhishek Banerjee on October 9

“The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to appear before its officers on October 9 in connection with their probe into the alleged irregularities in the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam,” an official said.

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Abhishek Banerjee blasts Delhi police action at Rajghat

KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday questioned the BJP's idea of "democracy" after Delhi cops broke up his press conference at Rajghat and gave his party's protesters five minutes to disperse after a two-hour dharna.

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TMC workers stage protest at Rajghat seeking scheme-related funds from Centre; Abhishek Banerjee alleges ‘conspiracy’ to stop them

TMC General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that the attempts were made by the Central Government to stop his party’s protest against the Centre demanding funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other schemes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TMC workers hold protest at Rajghat seeking scheme-related funds from Centre

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress party workers on Monday gathered at the Rajghat in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti and held a protest against the Central government alleging a lack of fund allocation for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal.

The Times of India

Several TMC protesters, enroute to Delhi, injured in bus accident in Jharkhand

Several Trinamool Congress workers were injured when one of the 49 buses taking them from West Bengal to Delhi to take part in a protest programme met with an accident in Jharkhand

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Abhishek Banerjee not to appear before ED, says he will be in Delhi for Trinamool’s protest on Oct. 3

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC general sec., won't appear before ED in Kolkata on Oct. 3 due to summons in West Bengal school job scam. He'll be in Delhi for party event. He said on X, "Fight against WB deprivation will persist. No force can hinder my dedication. Stop me if you…

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West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

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No coercive action against TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC directs ED

Justice Tirthankar Ghosh directed the ED that no coercive steps can be taken against the Trinamool Congress MP based on the ECIR.

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AIKS blames Trinamool and BJP for agrarian distress in West Bengal

.AIKS rally in Kolkata blames TMC & BJP for agrarian distress & alleged suicides. AIKS demands MSP of ₹1000/quintal for potatoes, protests planned. AIKS leaders visit families of farmers who died by suicide & raise issue of MSP support of paddy. CM & PM accused of mocking plight of farmers.…

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Business in Bengal | Why Mamata’s foreign visit may not be enough to attract investment

Mamata Banerjee visits Spain, UAE to attract investments for West Bengal. Aims to promote State as industry destination ahead of BGBS in Nov 2023. Despite efforts, little success on ground. MoUs signed for promotion of books, La Liga Academy. 6th BGBS in 2022 saw 137 MOUs, LoIs, EoIs worth ₹3.4…

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Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

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Trinamool MP Nusrat Jahan quizzed by ED in real estate fraud case

MP Nusrat Jahan questioned by ED in real estate fraud case; CBI steps up Narada sting videos probe. Trinamool Congress leaders accused of taking cash on camera before 2016 Assembly polls in West Bengal. MP denies allegations, claims she resigned from company in 2017 and repaid loan with interest. CBI…

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The key takeaways from the bypoll to Dhupguri in Bengal

Trinamool Congress’s victory in Dhupguri has not only given it an advantage over the BJP in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but has also given it an upper hand as far as the Opposition INDIA bloc in the State is concerned.

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West Bengal govt. keeps mum on Governor’s letter

The ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday lashed out at the Governor, accusing him of “deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP”.

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ED serves notice to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal recruitment scam

Abhishek Banerjee has been served a notice by ED to appear on September 13, same day as INDIA coordination committee meeting in Delhi. He has been questioned by central agencies in past for coal pilferage scam.

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Trinamool’s Dhupguri win is historic, says Mamata

TMC wins Dhupguri by-poll in WB, defeating BJP by 4,309 votes. INDIA team wins big, with BJP losing in four of seven by-elections. TMC's success attributed to "patron-client" model and cash incentive schemes. Poor performance of Left-Congress alliance indicates bipolar contest in 2024 LS polls.

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Govt using central agencies to target businessmen, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that central agencies are harassing businessmen across the country. She advised businesmen not to cower in fear but approach the courts.

The Hindu

Observing the celebrities in Parliament

A galaxy of film stars and cricketers have entered Parliament with very little to show for

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Jadavpur University student death | After TMC, BJP tries to score political points

BJP leadership has been holding rallies outside Jadavpur University protesting against the death of a first-year student of the university. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari visited the residence of the deceased student and spoke to his parents on August 18. The BJP leader said that parents should approach Courts for…

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Bilkis Bano case | Supreme Court questions role of PIL petitioners

The Bilkis Bano case PIL petitioners include Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, CPI(M) leader Subhashini Ali, independent journalist and filmmaker Revati Laul and former philosophy professor and activist Roop Rekh Varma.

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Proposed Election Commisioners selection Bill ploy to rig 2024 Lok Sabha election: Trinamool Congress

The Trinamool Congress alleged that the new proposed Bill that seeks to regulate the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is a ploy to rig the 2024 Lok Sabha poll as the BJP is afraid of the united I.N.D.I.A. alliance.

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TMC’s Derek O’ Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for remainder of monsoon session

Trinamool Congress member Derek O’ Brien was on Tuesday suspended from Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the monsoon session for “unruly behaviour and disregarding the directions of the Chair”. Read further on Dynamite News:

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